Brynn Litus
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 851 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO27meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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UP TO355minutesspent exercising
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UP TO90minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO645minutesbeing mindful
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UP TO1.0treeplanted
Brynn's actions
Land Sinks
Watch a documentary on soil
Learn about what the difference between soil and dirt is, and what we can do to restore our soil.
Food, Agriculture, and Land Use
Composting
Composting, Reduced Food Waste
I will start a compost bin where I live.
Transportation
Take a Relaxing Walk
Take a walk for 20 minutes. Relax, take note of the beautiful plants and flowers that are emerging. Let it inspire you ...
Land Sinks
Plant Science Experiment
Do a science experiment on what plants need to grow well.
Land Sinks
Explore My Area
Sometimes protecting nature requires feeling connected to nature. I will invest 60 minutes in exploring and appreciating a natural area in my region, whether a forest, wetland, coastal area, or somewhere else.
Transportation
Go for a Daily Walk
Walkable Cities
I will take a walk for 20 minutes each day and take note of the infrastructure that makes walking more or less enjoyable, accessible, and possible.
Industry
Recycle Everything I Can
Recycling
Contamination prevents what is recyclable from being recycled. I will research and recycle all materials that are accepted by local haulers or drop stations in my community, making sure to not contaminate recyclables with non-recyclables.
Land Sinks
Plant Trees
Temperate Forest Restoration
I will plant 1 tree(s) in my community, public parks, or backyard.
Land Sinks
Forest-Friendly Foods 2
Tropical Forest Restoration
I will replace or remove from my current diet the palm oil, coffee, and cocoa products that are known to contribute to deforestation.
Food, Agriculture, and Land Use
Eat Mindfully
I will eat all of my meals without distractions, e.g., phone, computer, TV, or newspaper.
Food, Agriculture, and Land Use
Reduce Animal Products
Plant-Rich Diets
I will enjoy 1 meatless or vegan meal(s) each day of the challenge.
Participant Feed
Reflection, encouragement, and relationship building are all important aspects of getting a new habit to stick.
Share thoughts, encourage others, and reinforce positive new habits on the Feed.
To get started, share “your why.” Why did you join the challenge and choose the actions you did?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONFood, Agriculture, and Land Use CompostingProducing food that goes uneaten squanders many resources—seeds, water, energy, land, fertilizer, hours of labor, financial capital. Which of these kinds of waste most motivates you to change your behavior regarding food waste? Why?
Brynn Litus 4/18/2021 3:01 PMThe two things that motivate me most are probably that people put a lot of work into getting you food, and that people go hungry. Someone else would gladly eat the food you waste, as long as it's not rotten. -
Brynn Litus 4/18/2021 2:59 PMI have been walking my dog every day! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONTransportation Take a Relaxing WalkWhat did you notice on your walk?
Brynn Litus 4/17/2021 4:07 PMMy neighborhood is really nice; a lot of people have flowers in their gardens, and trees are flowering and making new leaves. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONLand Sinks Explore My AreaHow can spending more time outdoors enhance your sense of place -- your deep knowledge of and appreciation for your surroundings?
Brynn Litus 4/14/2021 2:41 PMYou notice things you might not notice otherwise, about your surroundings and your daily life. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONLand Sinks Plant TreesHow is planting trees good for your mental, physical, and spiritual health?
Brynn Litus 4/14/2021 2:40 PMIt takes a lot of work to plant a tree, but it makes you stronger, and it also makes you feel good because you are doing something good for the planet. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONTransportation Go for a Daily WalkWhat have you noticed on your daily walks? What have you enjoyed? What infrastructure changes could make your walks more enjoyable or possible?
Brynn Litus 4/05/2021 6:13 PMMy neighborhood is pretty nice, but there are a lot of planes and cars. I understand that people do sometimes have to go places, though. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONLand Sinks Forest-Friendly Foods 2How difficult or easy was it to change your diet?
Brynn Litus 4/04/2021 5:14 PMNot too hard, because I don't drink coffee. But I do have to be mindful of what products have palm oil in them. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONIndustry Recycle Everything I CanHow could you incorporate other "R's" -- reduce, reuse, refuse, repair, repurpose, etc. -- into your lifestyle? How does considering implementing these "R's" make you feel?
Brynn Litus 3/24/2021 7:56 AMInstead of buying new things, I can reuse things or try to do without them. I can also make things out of recycled materials. It makes me feel good to do these things! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood, Agriculture, and Land Use Reduce Animal ProductsWhy do people in richer countries eat more meat than people in other places? How does eating more meat affect our bodies, our planet, and other people?
Brynn Litus 3/24/2021 7:54 AMMeat is more expensive than other foods. It has a huge carbon footprint, so eating less meat is good for the planet. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood, Agriculture, and Land Use Eat MindfullyMindful eating is healthier for us than eating with distractions. How does your eating experience differ when practicing mindfulness?
Brynn Litus 3/24/2021 7:52 AMYou eat everything or almost everything you put on your plate. It can help reduce waste from eating.